<t>Hi, I`ve just finished building an HSH Ibanez bodied( and neck), guitar, with coil-splits on both humbuckers, and a strat 5 way switch( the coil splits are by mini-toggles).<br/>
Everything seems to be wired up OK, as all 5 positions are working, as are the coil-splits ( checked by tapping pick ...

<t>I`m having problems with my Tanglewood semi-acoustic. The plastic ( I think) block neck markers make a nasty screeching sound, which unfortunately comes through on the amp, when I bend a string. Anyone got any ideas as to how I can fix this without spoiling a new set of strings ? e.g. lemon oil ...

<r>sorry polyal, last post was a bit sharp - too early and a bit hung-over.Many thanks for all your time and trouble in helping me sort these problems out.<QUOTE author="thomasgraben"><s>[quote="thomasgraben"]</s>I meant Fender, when I said "racket", - I know they`re made in China by people who can ...

<r>thanks for that advice. I have investigated local Guitar techs who could do it - part of the problem seems to be that it`s a maple fretboard.<QUOTE author="jamesd74"><s>[quote="jamesd74"]</s>If i could just offer up a bit of advise....<br/>
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Fitting a generic neck can be a real pain in the ...

<r>I meant Fender, when I said "racket", - I know they`re made in China by people who can hardly afford to eat. Sorry, I thought you said you bought one.<QUOTE author="polyal"><s>[quote="polyal"]</s>quote:Didn`t know there was such a racket going on<br/>
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racket is a bit unfair ...' nobody ...

<t>thanks for that reality-check.Didn`t know there was such a racket going on, but should have guessed.<br/>
I`ll try filing the frets to begin with ( I had thought of that option, after having a really close look at them, and realising they weren`t as bad as I first thought).If that doesn`t work, I ...

<r><QUOTE author="polyal"><s>[quote="polyal"]</s>theres some good refretting vids on youtube..but if it is DIY make sure you've<br/>
got all the proper tools etc...not for the feint hearted..<br/>
alternatively you could get a generic neck ..theres loads about and they're an<br/>
easy replacement ...

<r>Hi Marco, like the layout of the electric sections, but maybe it would be better to show the Guitar / fretboard straight on, rather than at an angle, as you have done - it would make the fretting of your left hand clearer I think - just an idea. Loved the playing by the way.<QUOTE author ...

<t>thanks for that polyal, I guessed it was intentional, as the pot feels so smooth in its operation, and does do its job.I`ll try to ignore it ( it may actually be quite useful at times).A bigger issue altogether is the maple fretboard, which will need re-fretting at some point ( I was aware of ...

just bought an 89 strat, which is great, but the bridge tone pot has a definite "stop" on it, about half way round its travel ( works OK, and it feels very smooth - the small stop, that is).Is this normal for an 89 strat, or do I need to fit a new one ?Thanks for any advice.

<r><QUOTE author="nobodytoldme"><s>[quote="nobodytoldme"]</s>i am a new member forgot to introduce myself sorry.i am 61 and out of work for 1 year . so spare time filled by improving my guitar skills , by youtube and free guitar chords.I also started up my own website . clivelombari.wordpress.com ...